Torbreck The Struie Shiraz 2023 Blanc de Blancs Very long and chalky finish

Very long and chalky finish

This is saturated with black cherry

Allen Meadows

roasted chestnut aromas are followed by a richly concentrated palate full of dark chocolate

its intensity and length right up there with the best prior vintages

Torbreck The Struie Shiraz 2023 Blanc de Blancs Very long and chalky finishShiraz from 76 24% Barossa Valley Eden Valley. Deep magenta crimson with aromas of blackberry, black cherry and blood plum underscored with hints of clove, bay leaf, licorice, dried meats, sage, mace, dark chocolate, graphite and violets. Oak, while there, is never a dominant feature in Torbreck wines; it's always about the fruit and the fruit here is black, spicy and has a long pull, with powdered, granitic tannins and plenty of latent power. Dave